Yale Center for British Art

Title:

Set of drawing instruments.

Published / Created:

London, mid-19th century.

Physical Description:

12 instruments in 1 case : wood, steel, brass ; 22 cm wide, 13 cm deep, 5 cm high

Holdings:

Rare Books and Manuscripts
In Process
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund

Copyright Status:

Classification:

Three-Dimensional Artifacts

Notes:

The maker is unidentified.

Instruments include dividers and compasses. The set may have been used by engineers, draftsmen, artists, or mathematicians.

The wooden case is lined with red padded silk. Includes brass lock and key.

Subject Terms:

Artists' tools -- Specimens.

Form/Genre:

Drawing instruments | Dividers (measuring devices) | Compasses (drawing instruments)